Thilakarathne,G M H vs. Mafaaz Khalid - Asian Zonal 32 Open 2025 1/2-1/2

In the game between Thilakarathne, G M H playing with white pieces versus Mafaaz Khalid playing with black pieces in the Asian Zonal 32 Open 2025 on 2025.03.13, White makes a move that starts by capturing a piece, rather than taking a more straightforward approach. This move is criticized for overlooking a potentially stronger option involving the knight's development, which could have led to a more efficient setup of pieces. However, by playing c4, White does develop a piece for active play, which can be seen as a positive aspect of the move.

[Date "2025.03.13"]

[Round "4.3"]
[Event "Asian Zonal 32 Open 2025"]
[White "Thilakarathne,G M H"]
[Black "Mafaaz Khalid"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[WhiteElo "2351"]
[BlackElo "2131"]
[TimeControl "60"]
[Site "Colombo"]